Hemanta Biswa Sharma chosen as bjp leader in Assam, set...
May 10, 2026
Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation came after the first day of the Monsoon session of Parliament. He was expected to chair important sessions as Rajya Sabha chaiman, including the Business Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
“To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution,” he wrote in his letter to Murmu.
The 74-year-old leader had taken office in August 2022 and was due to complete his five-year term in 2027. His tenure was marked by frequent confrontations with the Opposition, and a rare impeachment motion against him was rejected by Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh.
